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Final Fantasy 11 May update detailed

13. Mai 2014

Final Fantasy 14 has turned out to be a surprise hit, but Square Enix isn't neglecting its other franchise MMO. The company has revealed the full list of changes coming to the May update to Final Fantasy 11, and it's pretty massive.

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Final Fantasy XI getting new late-game content Monday

25. Apr. 2013

Final Fantasy XI may be over a decade old, but Square Enix is still pumping out new updates to keep the fans engaged. Next Monday, it will get another late-game patch to its "Seekers of Adoulin" expansion.

The update includes a new type of battle, in which up to eighteen players can enter a "fracture" to defeat five powerful monsters and their leader, with powerful equipment waiting as your reward. You can also take part in six-player fights against swarms of enemies by entering an ethereal realm from Ulbuka. That will net you some strong armor and armaments.

These updates only apply to the Seekers of Adoulin expansion, on both PC and Xbox 360, so you'll need that if you want to play with the new features. It's available as a standalone for $29.99, or as part of the "Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition" for $39.99.

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Now Available - FINAL FANTASY® XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition

19. Apr. 2013

FINAL FANTASY® XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition is Now Available on Steam!

Enter an online multiplayer RPG that challenges players to journey through the world of Vanadiel® — a world of fantasy, adventure, and exploration. Heed the call and join players from around the world to become the hero that Vanadiel needs. Discover new creatures, pioneer wild lands, and conquer quests on your daring journey! With all five installments included your world will be filled with endless possibilities!

Additionally, users who owned a previous version of Final Fantasy XI on Steam will receive a discount when upgrading to the Seekers Edition!

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Something's Starting Up with Final Fantasy XI

27. Feb. 2013

How mysterious! A tweet from the official Final Fantasy XI account read, "The heck is this... Is something starting up...?!" Included was the above image.

Back in 2011, former Final Fantasy XI Hiromichi Tanaka mentioned that Square Enix was considering a straight port of FFXI to the PS Vita. But at that time, it was undecided and there was no concrete plan to do the port.

So maybe this tweet is referring to a PS Vita version of Final Fantasy XI? Or maybe it's a Wii U version? Who knows! Square Enix does, that's who.

これはいったい…何かが始まるのか……！？ [@FFXI_JP via オレ的]

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Final Fantasy XI 'Seekers of Adoulin' coming March 26

27. Dez. 2012

As you wait for Final Fantasy XIV to relaunch, Square Enix might tempt you back to its older MMORPG. Final Fantasy XI is getting the "Seekers of Adoulin" expansion on the PC and Xbox 360 next year, on March 26.

Adoulin will add two new job classes: Geomancers who harness elemental energies, and Rune Fencers to use arcane spells on their blades. It will also feature player-built outposts, new contract work, and "power spots" to find and enhance your abilities. The expansion will cost $29.99 by itself, or $39.99 for an "Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition" that includes the game, four previous expansion packs, three add-on scenarios, and three battle area add-ons.

The story revolves around the city Adoulin, a large seaside metropolis with nearby jungles to explore. Check out the trailer below for more detail.

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Fifty Bucks? For This Final Fantasy Food? Really?

27. Juni 2012

At the recent Decade of Final Fantasy XI Vana★Fest 2012, Square Enix and gamers celebrated ten years of FFXI. Ten years! That's quite a milestone and definitely worthy of celebration. This meal, however, isn't.

The above lunch box cost ¥4,000 (US$50), which is shocking to people in pricey Japan. The meal looks like something you could get at a convenience store for under a thousand yen ($13), if that. No wonder people online in Japan are calling this a rip-off.

If you show up at events, be prepared to open your wallet. If you show up at Final Fantasy XI events, bring your credit card or a treasure chest of Gil.

おせち問題再来か？FF11のイベントで出された料理が酷いとネットで話題に [秒刊SUNDAY]

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Final Fantasy XI is the most profitable entry in the franchise

25. Juni 2012

What's the most profitable Final Fantasy ever? If you guessed Final Fantasy VII, you'd be wrong. Final Fantasy XI has earned Square Enix the most bank, thanks to its loyal paying subscriber base. "Looking at profitability, it's the top of all past FF games," CEO Yoichi Wada explained at a recent Vana Fest event.

Given the ongoing success of Final Fantasy's first MMO, Square Enix has announced a surprise expansion pack. Coming five years after the last expansion, "Seekers of Adoulin" will be available in 2013.

According to Andriasang, the expansion pack will include new areas and two new jobs. And while there will be a retail release in Japan and Europe, the North American release will be download-only on both Xbox 360 and PC.

While it's commendable that Square Enix is continuing its support of such an aging property, one has to wonder how it reflects upon Final Fantasy XIV, its other MMORPG. That game has struggled since launch, and is being rebooted with a 2.0 update. Given how much money the company has made with XI, it's no wonder Square Enix wants to repeat that success with XIV.

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The Most Profitable Final Fantasy Game is the One Players are Still Paying For

25. Juni 2012

In case anyone was wondering how ten-year-old Final Fantasy XI scored a brand new expansion pack while you're still waiting for a Final Fantasy VII remake, consider which one makes Square Enix the most money.

According to a picture-filled account of this weekend's Vana Fest 2012 event at Famitsu (translated by Andriasang), Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada heralded Final Fantasy XI as the most profitable of all past Final Fantasy games. With a large number of Xbox 360 and PC players forking over monthly subscriptions for more than a decade now, it's easy to see why.

Perhaps one day Wada will take the stage and say the same thing about Final Fantasy XIV.

Hiromichi Tanaka, one of the earliest members of Square, with producer credits on Final Fantasy XI, Xenogears and Chrono Cross, will be leaving Final Fantasy XI and Square Enix altogether, reports Famitsu.

An interview at Vanafest 2012 revealed that Tanaka has a "major illness" (this according to Tanaka himself) and that led him into his retirement. Despite the health problem, Tanaka evidently does not intend to leave games development altogether. He told Famitsu that he wants to return to development as a sole creator.

This year's Vana Fest 2012 event started on a high note with the announcement of the Final Fantasy XI Seekers of Adoulin expansion. It ended on a low note with the announcement that Hiromichi Tanaka would not only be stepping down as FFXI's producer, but leaving Square Enix as well.

Tanaka was one of the earliest members of then Square, and did design work on the first few Final Fantasy games before moving on to a producer role on some of the company's most beloved franchises, including Xenogears and Chrono Cross.

So what caused him to leave the company with which he's been employed since 1983? Famitsu.com found out during a mini interview with Tanaka that it conducted during day two of the Vana Fest event today.

It appears that a major contributor to Tanaka's decision was his health. While not going into specifics, he says that he has a major illness, and consideration of his health lead to the decision.

This wasn't the only reason, though. He also said that he asked to resign because he wants to return to the game development scene as a single creator.

Tanaka will be replaced on Final Fantasy XI by Akihiko Matsui, whom Tanaka gave a vote of confidence to in the Famitsu interview.

Hiromichi Tanaka, one of the earliest members of Square, with producer credits on Final Fantasy XI, Xenogears and Chrono Cross, will be leaving Final Fantasy XI and Square Enix altogether, reports Famitsu.

An interview at Vanafest 2012 revealed that Tanaka has a "major illness" (this according to Tanaka himself) and that led him into his retirement. Despite the health problem, Tanaka evidently does not intend to leave games development altogether. He told Famitsu that he wants to return to development as a sole creator.

This year's Vana Fest 2012 event started on a high note with the announcement of the Final Fantasy XI Seekers of Adoulin expansion. It ended on a low note with the announcement that Hiromichi Tanaka would not only be stepping down as FFXI's producer, but leaving Square Enix as well.

Tanaka was one of the earliest members of then Square, and did design work on the first few Final Fantasy games before moving on to a producer role on some of the company's most beloved franchises, including Xenogears and Chrono Cross.

So what caused him to leave the company with which he's been employed since 1983? Famitsu.com found out during a mini interview with Tanaka that it conducted during day two of the Vana Fest event today.

It appears that a major contributor to Tanaka's decision was his health. While not going into specifics, he says that he has a major illness, and consideration of his health lead to the decision.

This wasn't the only reason, though. He also said that he asked to resign because he wants to return to the game development scene as a single creator.

Tanaka will be replaced on Final Fantasy XI by Akihiko Matsui, whom Tanaka gave a vote of confidence to in the Famitsu interview.